The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

I can manage

down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my

look at me any differently. I may come out a

eyes drop to his hand that held my arm.

I try my best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

that I

a crooked awkward

took that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know

I kept that photo ever since.

away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave me

my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him as

and hope to him

I liked to see him

even more.

making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was

Aiden’s head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready

my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a

simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of

I raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if

didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you

have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a real

I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid

has only been a few years

got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He